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EBU slipper Israel med i Eurovision 2026 til tross for boikotter
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Den europeiske kringkastingunionen (EBU) har besluttet at Israel kan delta i Eurovision Song Contest 2026 etter at medlemslandene stemte for nye regler. Flere nasjoner, inkludert Nederland, Spania, Irland og Slovenia, har kunngjort at de boikotter arrangementet i Wien. Sverige stemte for reglene og planlegger å delta, forutsatt tilstrekkelig deltakelse.
Following DARA's selection as performer in January, Bulgaria has chosen 'Bangaranga' as her song for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The winner emerged from a national final on February 28 organized by broadcaster BNT, where DARA performed three tracks and 'Bangaranga' topped jury and public votes.
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Eleven entrants in Portugal's Festival da Canção have refused to represent the country at Eurovision 2026 if selected, protesting Israel's participation amid allegations of human rights violations in Gaza. The artists' joint statement highlights inconsistencies in the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) policies compared to Russia's exclusion. Portugal's broadcaster RTP vows to proceed with the selection process and contest entry.